Today my co-worker Lynda and I played around with Tim Holtz's distressing inks and paints. We had no agenda so it was really like coloring outside of the box. The first pic shows a distressed tag that has been run through a watery solution of distressing ink misted with water. I then looked at my ... View Post

So with my craftroom all cleaned up and ready to go I decided to dig in and start creating. I began with this cute little snowman. I loved his soft, round little body and almost hated to add any details. But I continued on this "journey" of bringing him to life. I had no expectations and just ... View Post

Hi friends! I have so much to share with you but one post at a time! Several weeks ago my friends and co-workers at Sizzix were challenged by Tim Holtz to spend one hour a week playing with his dies and Ranger and Idea-ology products. Seemed simple enough but with the pressure of eminent ... View Post

As some of you know, I am a big fan of the French General in L.A. Kaari Meng, the owner, is simply the sweetest and I am so honored to have gotten to meet her this year. We hung out a bit at the Trade Show and today I took a jewelry making class from her in Long Beach at the Quilt Festival. ... View Post

Couldn't resist making this succulent using Tim's pinecone die. My inspiration simply came from seeing a succulent growing in the wheelbarrow near my front porch. I knew the minute I saw the plant what die would be perfect:). It was so fun creating this decorative piece. I used distress paint to ... View Post